COVID-19

Philadelphia Water Department 2021 Proposed Rate Increase

This artifact is a presentation created by the Philadelphia Water Department regarding their proposed rate increase. Without increased rates, according to PWD, they will have insufficient revenues to meet operating and legal requirements in FY2023. The Department withdrew a rate request in 2020...Read more

NEUAC LIHEAP and COVID19 Fact Sheet

This fact sheet was created by the National Energy & Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC) and provides an overview of how LIHEAP funding/funding formulas, program flexibility, and eligibility has been adjusted for the COVID19 pandemic. This fact sheet was published on April 9th, 2020, and...Read more

Before the COVID-19 pandemic started, where did you call home? (Q3 - W2021)

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As schools close due to the coronavirus, some U.S. students face a digital ‘homework gap’

Research shows that many students will be negatively affected because they do not have adequate access to high speed Internet.Read more

U.S. Power Crisis Leaves Millions Cold, Dark as Blackouts Expand

This article discusses the power crises occurring in the United States due to the overlapping slow disasters of climate change and COVID-19, revealing inadequacies in energy infrastructure (e.g. electrical grids, power plants) which are overwhelmed by energy demands in areas experiencing extreme...Read more

COVID-19's Impact on the Global Shift to Renewable Energy

This article offers an analysis of how the COVID19 pandemic and the subsequent global financial contraction and collapse in oil prices will impact the renewable energy industry. Read more

PA Senate Democrats Joined House Democrats for Net Neutrality Policy Hearing

State Senator Amanda Cappelletti (D) and state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D) held virtual meeting on net neutrality and equitable access to internet in Pennsylvania.

“Internet access has become a necessity. However, Pennsylvania’s technological infrastructure and internet standards are behind...Read more

Of the following utilities, is the bill amount different from what you would typically expect during this time of year? (Q31a S + W 2020)

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Nearly 35 million households will lose their utility shutoff protections over the next month

With the onset of the pandemic, many states have put moratoriums in place to avoid families being shutoff in the middle of the crisis. However, even with extensions, many of these moratoriums are set to expire by the end of September, which would leave a little less than 35 million people...Read more

The Energy Rights Project Phone Survey Consent Form and Resource Packet

This PDF contains a copy of the consent script read to individuals surveyed in the Energy Rights Project's second round of surveying, which began in November 2020. It also contains a list of various energy assistance resources, both local to Philadelphia and national. The first page of the...Read more

Are you aware of energy assistance programs that could help with utility bill payment during COVID-19? Check all that apply (Q45 Wi2020)

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October 2021 Media Brief

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